Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation
JLab JBuds Mini
What Buyers Say
Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation
The AirPods Pro 3 receive high praise for their exceptional active noise cancellation, improved sound quality with deep bass and clear vocals, and comfortable secure fit. Users highlight the new heart-rate sensor, adaptive audio, and live translation as valuable upgrades. However, a few reviewers report discomfort due to the hard plastic shape or fit issues, and some note the case battery could be stronger. Overall, they are seen as a premium but worthwhile upgrade for daily use.
Pros
- Exceptional active noise cancellation
- Improved sound quality with deep bass
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Useful heart-rate sensor
- Adaptive audio and transparency mode
Cons
- Uncomfortable hard plastic shape for some
- Fit issues causing earbuds to fall out
- Case battery could be stronger
- High price point
- Different fit compared to previous generations
JLab JBuds Mini
The JBuds Mini earbuds are overwhelmingly praised for their compact size, impressive sound quality, and affordability. Users highlight their comfort, secure fit, and long battery life, making them ideal for daily use, workouts, and even sleeping. While some note the battery life could be better with hear-through mode and that they are very small, the overall sentiment is highly positive, with many recommending them as a great value purchase.
Pros
- compact size
- great sound quality
- affordable price
- comfortable fit
- long battery life
Cons
- very small, easy to lose
- battery life with hear-through mode
- not for kids
- optional foam tips don't fit case
Scores
Specifications
| Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation | JLab JBuds Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XXS, XS, S, M, L | 3 Sets of Silicone Gel Tips |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.04 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 6 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 140 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 103 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.1 |
| Profiles | — | HFP, A2DP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | — |
| Range | — | 9.800000190734863 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs★ | 5.5 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5 Minutes for 1 Hour | 45 minutes of playtime in 10 minutes |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs★ | 20 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Android & iOS | JLab App |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP57 | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
JLab JBuds Mini
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong mic (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation
JLab JBuds Mini
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 39 specs.
